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Lawrence news September 22, 2021 - 8:21 pm

Douglas County Commission passes extension of mask mandate for children through December

by Lucie Krisman

The Douglas County Commission on Wednesday unanimously passed an extension of the current countywide mask mandate for children through the end of the school semester.

Courtesy of Drone Lawrence/dronelawrence.com
Lawrence news September 22, 2021 - 2:31 pm

A view of Lawrence: Repair of Wescoe’s roof brings giant new landmark

by Photo by Drone Lawrence, dronelawrence.com

A repair of the roof at Wescoe Hall has left behind a massive new campus landmark — 80-foot blue letters spelling “KU.”

Lawrence news September 21, 2021 - 10:33 pm

Group’s plans would enhance access to Kansas Riverfront in Lawrence; city commissioners receptive

by Lucie Krisman

The Lawrence City Commission heard a presentation on Tuesday night about a transportation project that seeks to add connectivity and access to the Kansas River.

Lucy Peterson / The Lawrence Times
Education September 21, 2021 - 7:18 pm

KU quietly reorganizes office that investigates sexual violence; longest-serving director left a month ago

by Lucy Peterson

In less than four months, the office at the University of Kansas that receives and investigates reports of sexual and gender-based violence has undergone a rebranding and replaced all but one of its staff members — including the former director — unbeknownst to most of the KU community.

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Education September 20, 2021 - 5:25 pm

Wondering how testing out of school quarantines works? The Eudora school district shares a look at the process

by Tricia Masenthin

A COVID-19 testing program used since August in the Eudora school district aims to reduce quarantines. Students and staff exposed to a positive case can “test out” of quarantine as long as they don’t have symptoms and continue to test negative for the virus. 

Health September 20, 2021 - 3:42 pm

Douglas County Commission to consider extending mask mandate for children ages 2-11

by Lucie Krisman

The Douglas County Commission on Wednesday will discuss a possible extension of the countywide mask mandate for kids put into place last month. 

Health September 20, 2021 - 1:38 pm

Lawrence Memorial Hospital awaiting FDA approval to give COVID-19 booster shots

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence health officials are ready and waiting for the FDA to give the word about COVID-19 booster doses, according to a community update from LMH Health. Also, here’s an update on COVID-19 inpatients by vaccination status.

Tricia Masenthin/The Lawrence Times
Education September 20, 2021 - 5:30 am

Lawrence playground invites children of all abilities to play, thanks to donation from late benefactor

by Tricia Masenthin

School and business leaders are gearing up to celebrate an inclusive playground for youngsters on Lawrence’s southeast side.

Lawrence Arts Center
Lawrence news September 19, 2021 - 11:49 am

Several Lawrence City Commission, Lawrence school board forums coming up

by Lawrence Times

As we near the general election on Nov. 2, several local groups are planning candidate forums to help Lawrence voters make up their minds.

Derek Mecca / The Lawrence Times
Arts & Events September 18, 2021 - 11:48 pm

Photos: Lawrence’s Art in the Park, Day 1

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Art Guild’s Art in the Park returned to South Park on Saturday. Festivities resume from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

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